Luxury new additions completed in 2020! This beautiful one-level home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a fantastic oasis backyard. It is truly an indoor-outdoor California living style. This home is tastefully updated with an open layout, drenched in natural light, a unique courtyard deck that links different sections of the house, and many great features. Some of the amazing updates include... gourmet kitchen with a full-height wine and beverage refrigerator, lots of counter (quartz) and cabinet space, 5 burner gas stove, stainless appliances, recessed lighting, an open kitchen concept, a dining room that connects the deck making this a truly inside/outside living space. The grand primary suite has vaulted ceilings, 3 closets, access to the deck and backyard. The large modern primary bath comes with double sinks, wide fogless mirror that lights up, large rain shower, and bidet. The amazing oasis backyard retreat is a cornucopia of fruit trees, veggie-garden, bamboo Zen garden, and lovely low-maintenance landscaping. It's like having your own private park. Centrally located- near shopping, BART, easy freeway access, Trader Joes, trendy restaurants, cafes, schools, parks and trails, Pride in ownership! So much more a must see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,500 sq ftLot Size
$748Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Wayne Cory•DRE #01431677• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Hung Ying Chen•DRE #01823606• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41014957
Jan 9, 2023
Sold
$940,000
$674/sq ft
Dec 9, 2022
Pending
—
Nov 30, 2022
Listed
$920,000
$660/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40693872
May 19, 2015
Sold
$484,000
$347/sq ft
Apr 21, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2015
Listed
$489,000
$351/sq ft
+23
Move in Ready! Lovely single - level home w/ 3bed & 1 bath. Light and bright throughout with neutral décor. Remodeled Kitchen w/ stainless appliances . 1 car attached garage. Large back yard. Located close to downtown, Bart, markets and freeway access.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40682799
Jan 9, 2015
Sold
$343,000
$246/sq ft
Dec 30, 2014
Pending
—
Dec 20, 2014
Listed
$340,000
$244/sq ft
+25
House needs updating . original throughout. Large rear yard with storage shed. Near Shopping, BART , freeway access, schools and parks
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,525 (+2.5%)
$293,392 + $684,583
$977,975
2024
$12,221 (+45.2%)
$293,392 + $684,583
$977,975
2023
$8,416 (+2.3%)
$287,640 + $671,160
$958,800
2022
$8,226 (+1.1%)
$164,439 + $460,983
$625,422
2021
$8,139 (+5.4%)
$164,439 + $460,983
$625,422
2020
$7,721 (+7.5%)
$161,215 + $451,946
$613,161
2019
$7,185 (+6.5%)
$159,563 + $421,314
$580,877
2018
$6,748 (+2.5%)
$156,435 + $365,016
$521,451
2017
$6,581 (+6.0%)
$150,361 + $350,844
$501,205
2016
$6,210 (+411.1%)
$150,361 + $350,844
$501,205
2015
$1,215 (+5.9%)
$147,414 + $343,966
$491,380
2014
$1,147 (+3.2%)
$28,601 + $24,801
$53,402
2013
$1,111 (+3.0%)
$28,601 + $24,801
$53,402
2012
$1,078 (+6.9%)
$28,472 + $24,689
$53,161
2011
$1,009 (+1.9%)
$27,913 + $24,205
$52,118
2010
$989 (+0.4%)
$27,366 + $23,730
$51,096
2009
$986 (+8.3%)
$27,162 + $23,553
$50,715
2008
$910
$27,226 + $23,609
$50,835
Tax history for 2541 Lessley Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,525 (+2.5%)
$293,392 + $684,583
$977,975
2024
$12,221 (+45.2%)
$293,392 + $684,583
$977,975
2023
$8,416 (+2.3%)
$287,640 + $671,160
$958,800
2022
$8,226 (+1.1%)
$164,439 + $460,983
$625,422
2021
$8,139 (+5.4%)
$164,439 + $460,983
$625,422
2020
$7,721 (+7.5%)
$161,215 + $451,946
$613,161
2019
$7,185 (+6.5%)
$159,563 + $421,314
$580,877
2018
$6,748 (+2.5%)
$156,435 + $365,016
$521,451
2017
$6,581 (+6.0%)
$150,361 + $350,844
$501,205
2016
$6,210 (+411.1%)
$150,361 + $350,844
$501,205
2015
$1,215 (+5.9%)
$147,414 + $343,966
$491,380
2014
$1,147 (+3.2%)
$28,601 + $24,801
$53,402
2013
$1,111 (+3.0%)
$28,601 + $24,801
$53,402
2012
$1,078 (+6.9%)
$28,472 + $24,689
$53,161
2011
$1,009 (+1.9%)
$27,913 + $24,205
$52,118
2010
$989 (+0.4%)
$27,366 + $23,730
$51,096
2009
$986 (+8.3%)
$27,162 + $23,553
$50,715
2008
$910
$27,226 + $23,609
$50,835
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,394
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
416 003001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Oct 7, 2024 • Final
Building
Upgrade the main electrical panel to a higher amperage.
Electrical
Jan 7, 2020 • Final
Building
Construct two additions to the rear of a single-family home to create a dining room and a master bedroom. Remodel an existing bedroom into a master bathroom and hallway with closets. Relocate the kitchen sink and rearrange cabinets.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation - Other, Thermostat
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,394
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Alameda County
APN: 416 003001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Hayward High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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